Websites for Children Handpicked by Our Editors

BunnyEars.tv
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BunnyEars.tv

Why We Recommend It

Designed to showcase vintage bedtime stories from around the world, this sweet site is great for kids of all ages.

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When is it safe to let my kids go online alone?

Many websites for kids -- like Club Penguin -- are safe and have good privacy controls. But 7-year-olds don't have the judgment or experience to navigate alone. Kids may love YouTube, but it's designed for those over 13. Besides, a simple click can take them somewhere you don't want them to go.

A good place to start: Keep the computer in a central location, and use filters or Google Safe Search. Talk to your kids about Internet safety and make some rules about which kids' websites are OK.

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StoryJumper
Parents Need to Know...

that this creative-writing site offers kids an online tool to create literary works like a picture book, treasure map, or calendar. Parents then have the option to publish and purchase the final product. To register, you need to provide ... read more

Age 7+
StoryJumper
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ClubCahootie
Parents Need to Know...

that this simple social networking site stems from the success of a popular kids product that is available in stores: The Cahootie (you probably know it as a “cootie catcher”). This spinoff site is unique because it puts the focus on ... read more

Age 7+
ClubCahootie
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Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Official Site
Parents Need to Know...

that some of the ads on the official Olympics site are not appropriate for kids, such as beer ads that tie-in to the games. That said, the amount of advertising on the site shouldn't make your family have to miss out on the fun and ... read more

Age 8+
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Official Site
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Game Wing
Parents Need to Know...

that the site administrators screen the games that appear on the site for inappropriate content. However, the site also includes a disclaimer that it is not responsible for links to other sites that may contain questionable material. read more

Age 8+
Game Wing
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Rainbow Brite
Parents Need to Know...

that this colorful, interactive site for girls features a new (but maybe not improved) version of Rainbow Brite. The site's content is safe and age-appropriate, but parents may not love Rainbow's transformation from a kid into a tween ... read more

Age 5+
Rainbow Brite
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Pokemon
Parents Need to Know...

that this action-packed game, news, and video site has some good lessons in betwen all they hype. You can make your own Trainer avatar and play games, learn about in-person organized Pokemon game activities in your area, watch the Pokemon ... read more

Age 7+
Pokemon
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GirlMogul
Parents Need to Know...

that this barebones blog-based site is geared to tween girls and says it is dedicated to empowering them. There’s nothing fancy about this simple, pretty-in-pink site, but tween girls may find a smattering of fun advice, activities and ... read more

Age 8+
GirlMogul
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Changeville
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a supportive, interactive site for children experiencing a divorce in the family. It provides kids with heartfelt, easy to understand emotional guidance and solid information about divorce and its after-effects. Created in ... read more

Age 7+
Changeville
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FunNugget
Parents Need to Know...

that this colorful gaming portal offers a window into a world of many online games, some created by Animax, the site’s creator, and others that are linkable outside of the site. By aggregating many games and allowing users to rank them ... read more

Age 8+
FunNugget
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Scrapcoloring
Parents Need to Know...

that this suprisingly creative coloring site provides endless colors, patterns, and textures for elementary school-age kids and up to create online works of art. This is a cut above the typical print-and-color coloring book sites that ... read more

Age 6+
Scrapcoloring
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4Kids TV
Parents Need to Know...

that they need to be careful which parts of this site children access. For the most part the site is geared toward elementary school aged kids who would typically be interested in the site's cartoons. However, the message forums are ... read more

Age 7+
4Kids TV
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Jaroo
Parents Need to Know...

that this fledgling video site for kids is good innocent fun. Kids don’t have to pay a subscription or share any private info, just navigate annoying commercials in order to enjoy a nice variety of cartoons and live-action TV shows ... read more

Age 5+
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MyePets3D
Parents Need to Know...

that MYEPETS3D is safe, it'll frustrate kids accustomed to fully responsive virtual worlds. Animal avatars are supposed to be able to travel through this rich 3D environment, but navigation is difficult to figure out, so the little ... read more

Age 8+
MyePets3D
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Picnik
Parents Need to Know...

that this site is a safe outlet for kids looking to flex their creative muscle without the need to invest in expensive photo editing software. The free features should be enough for most users, but for photo-fiddling junkies who can't get ... read more

Age 8+
Picnik
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PBS Kids' Lunch Lab
Parents Need to Know...

that this PBS Kids web-only series is an entertaining place for elementary-aged kids to learn the importance of good nutrition, a balanced diet, and physical activity. Professor Fizzy is the Lunch Lab’s funny host who serves up a fun ... read more

Age 6+
PBS Kids' Lunch Lab
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The Activators
Parents Need to Know...

that THE ACTIVATORS is designed to encourage kids and families to exercise and be active. Parents can download an Activator Pledge, which says kids will make a commitment to eat healthy foods and exercise daily, and a membership card. ... read more

Age 5+
The Activators
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Zhu Zhu Pets
Parents Need to Know...

that the main purpose of this site is to sell kids on the Zhu Zhu pet toy line. Although there are a few games to play, the main emphasis is on promoting the hamster characters and showing kids all the ways they can have fun with their ... read more

Age 7+
Zhu Zhu Pets
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Game Classroom
Parents Need to Know...

that the site doesn't require users to register to access any of the games or learning tips -- anyone can just click and play. However, parents do have to sign up to receive the site's free e-newsletters, which feature activity ideas, ... read more

Age 5+
Game Classroom
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NewzMash
Parents Need to Know...

that this news site is designed for tweens, and as such, does not carry super-heavy topics like war and violence. This might be good news for younger kids, but older teens would need a more serious news site in order to stay fully ... read more

Age 8+
NewzMash
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Disney Digital Books
Parents Need to Know...

that the free subscription to this site is really just a preview of the features of full membership. Once subscribed, kids are able to navigate around a safe environment full of reading opportunities. But before you subscribe it pays to ... read more

Age 6+
Disney Digital Books
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A Walk in the Woods
Parents Need to Know...

that this low-tech site is designed to engage young children (and even some older ones) in the beauty and fun of nature. Specially targeted to newbie explorers, this site covers all the basic safety and ecology rules (leave only ... read more

Age 6+
A Walk in the Woods
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